A test automation team is selecting a configuration management tool. The team's testware includes large binary test data files and small text-based test scripts. The team needs a tool that can handle both file types efficiently and support a change control workflow with approvals. Which tool capability should the team prioritize?

Integration with a defect tracking system.

Built-in test case management features.

Support for large binary files and integration with a change approval workflow.

A user-friendly graphical interface for viewing test results.

What is a baseline in the context of testware configuration management?

A backup copy of all testware stored on a separate server

A formally reviewed and agreed-upon set of testware items that serves as a stable reference point

The latest version of a test script that is currently being edited

The initial version of a test script before any changes are made

Which activity is a core part of configuration management for testware?

Selecting the test automation tool for the project

Tracking and controlling changes to test artifacts

Executing test scripts and recording results

Designing test cases based on requirements

A test automation engineer needs to update a shared test utility function that is used by multiple test suites. The change is requested by a developer who needs a new parameter added. Before the engineer implements the change, which action is required by the change control process?

Create a new test utility function and leave the old one unchanged.

Implement the change immediately and inform the team after it is done.

Obtain approval from the change control board after submitting a change request with impact analysis.

Ask the developer to make the change directly in the version control system.

What is configuration status accounting?

The process of assigning unique identifiers to configuration items

The process of reviewing configuration items for compliance with standards

The process of recording and reporting the status of configuration items and change requests

The process of physically storing configuration items in a secure location

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Domain 5Objective 2

Objective: Explain Configuration Management for Testware CTAL-TAE Practice Questions (Page 1)

Part of the Domain 5: Implementation and Deployment Strategies for Test Automation domain, which makes up ~12% of our current practice bank. ISTQB does not publish an official question count, but from its 90-minute exam (~35–60 total, ~4–7 in this domain), expect 1–2 from this objective — we provide 36 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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9 Concepts in This Objective

Configuration Management Fundamentals
Testware Configuration Items
Version Control for Testware
Baseline Management
Change Control Process
Configuration Status Accounting
Configuration Audits
Integration with Test Automation
Tool Support for Configuration Management

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A test automation team is selecting a configuration management tool. The team's testware includes large binary test data files and small text-based test scripts. The team needs a tool that can handle both file types efficiently and support a change control workflow with approvals. Which tool capability should the team prioritize?
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What is a baseline in the context of testware configuration management?
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Which activity is a core part of configuration management for testware?
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A test automation engineer needs to update a shared test utility function that is used by multiple test suites. The change is requested by a developer who needs a new parameter added. Before the engineer implements the change, which action is required by the change control process?
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